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Copy Connection

Duplicate an existing connection to reuse its settings, useful when you need a similar connection with minor changes like a different database, user, or role.

How to Copy

Section titled “How to Copy”
  1. Select a saved connection to reveal the toolbar icons. Click the Copy Connection button (the clipboard icon) to create a duplicate

Selected connection showing toolbar icons including copy connection

  1. A New Connection tab opens with all settings pre-filled from the original. The name defaults to the original name with “Copy” appended

New Connection form with pre-filled settings from the copied connection

  1. Modify any settings you need (name, server, credentials, database) then click Save

The copy appears in the Connections panel alongside the original.

Connections panel showing both the original and copied connection

You can also right-click a connection and select Copy Connection from the context menu.

When to Copy

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  • Multiple environments - Copy a production connection and change the host for staging or development
  • Different credentials - Same server, different user or role
  • Testing variations - Experiment with connection settings without affecting the original